Hair Transplant Surgeons

Jeffrey S. Epstein, M.D., FACS, Founder and Director of the Foundation for Hair Restoration, is one of the most well respected hair transplant surgeons in the world who has almost 15 years of experience as a hair restoration surgeon and 18 years as a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Unusual in the hair transplant field as a board certified facial plastic surgery, he is also board certified in the fields of hair restoration surgery and Otolaryngology.

In addition to his busy clinical practice, where he personally performs all his procedures with his team of assistants, he is a Voluntary Clinical Professor at the University of Miami, and Past President of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Epstein publishes and lectures extensively, is frequently featured in the media and press, and is considered a foremost expert in the field of surgical hair restoration. He also provides pro bono reconstructive surgery to children and other people of need. Dr. Epstein maintains full time offices in Miami and New York City, and sees consults on a regular basis in Boca Raton and Tampa, Florida. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

	Brave Alex had an eyebrow transplant procedure by Dr. Epstein to give him back the eyebrow that was partly lost as the result of a dog bite.

Dr. Epstein specializes in all microscopic follicular unit grafting, with special expertise in the repair of prior hair transplants, eyebrow and facial hair work, hair loss in women, and large procedures (as large as 4,500-plus grafts in select patients) for almost 15 years. Given his extensive training in plastic surgery, he is unique in the hair transplant field, and brings his aesthetic background to his work, as well as being able to offer combined facial plastic surgery and hair restoration procedures for those patients seeking more improvement in appearance. Over the past 2 years, Dr. Epstein has also been at the forefront in performing the technique of follicular unit extraction (FUE), which allows for essentially no detectable donor site scarring.  

	Pictured here is Dr. Epstein with two doctors visiting him from Thailand.

Regularly featured by the media for his expertise in the treatment of hair loss and the full scope of aesthetic concerns in men and women, Dr. Epstein is also considered a "doctor's doctor", with a large number of his patients coming from the medical field, due to amongst other things his large number of scientific publications. 

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The FHR procedure and operating room suites in Miami and New York City (where his associate Dr. Yael Halaas also operates) have achieved the highest accreditation for a surgical facility. In addition, due to his commitment to producing the most aesthetic and technically advanced results, he works with a team of 17 full-time hair transplant technicians who dissect all of the hair grafts using binocular microscopes. He also uses, like all of the other FHR doctors, the computerized Wand for administering anesthesia to make sure the procedure is virtually pain free.

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Dr. Epstein performs all consultations at his clinic personally. He has many patients from throughout the U.S., Europe and Latin America with whom he communicates with, as he is fluent in Spanish. He stresses the importance of establishing a solid doctor-patient relationship. Each step of the process, from the initial consultation, to the actual procedure(s), and follow-up care, is performed personally by Dr. Epstein. His patients appreciate that he personally calls them on the evening of their procedure.

In addition to doing excellent hair transplantation, with up to 4,500 all microscopically prepared highly refined follicular unit grafts in one session, he also frequently repairs prior transplants on patients who have had outdated procedures performed. He has developed a particular expertise in this area and has authored numerous articles and presented his techniques at national meetings. While many of his patients are men, Dr. Epstein is also a recognized expert in the treatment of hair loss in women, having authored articles in this area. He also performs facial, eyebrow, eyelash and body hair transplants.

In August of 2002 he was honored as "Surgeon of the Month" by the prominent professional journal - the Hair Transplant Forum International. In addition, he is the recipient of the Jack Anderson Memorial Award for receiving the highest score in the nation on the exam for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

PERSONAL

Born:	August 9, 1962
	Syosset, NY
Work Phone:	305.666.1774
Mailing Address:	6280 Sunset Drive, Suite 504
	Miami, FL 33143

EDUCATION

INSTITUTIONAL

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
BA, Economics, 1984

University of Vermont College of Medicine
Burlington, VT
MD, 1988

POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING

Internship:
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Department of Surgery, 1988-1989

Residency:
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 1989-1993

Fellowship:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
University of California at San Francisco, 1993-1994

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Medical License, State of Florida
Medical License, State of New York
Medical License, State of California

CLINICAL APPOINTMENT

Clinical Instructor, University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Instructor, Cosmetic Dermatology Fellowship, University of Miami, Department of Dermatology

PRESENTATIONS

Eyebrow Transplantation. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. July 2009

Expert Panel- Methods of Donor Site Closure in Hair Transplantation. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. July 2009

Predictors of Successful Outcomes in Hair Restoration in Women. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. July 2009

Surgical Hair Restoration for the Plastic Surgeon- Two Part Workshop. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 9th International Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. May 2006

Donor Site Closure- The HITS Technique for Minimizing Scarring. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgical Workshop. Orlando, FL. March, 2006

Hair Transplantation to the Body and Face. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgical Workshop. Orlando, FL. March, 2006

Follicular Unit Grafting- Live Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgical Workshop. Orlando, FL. March, 2006

Hair Transplantation. University of Miami Grand Rounds. October 6, 2005

Typical and Unusual Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration. Florida Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. January 2004

The Donor Site: A Study Comparing Two Techniques of Donor Site Closure in Hair Transplantation Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting. New York, NY. October 2003

Achieving Office Accreditation: The Florida Experience. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting. New York, NY. October, 2003

Correcting Previous Work and Unusual Applications of Hair Restoration Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting, Introductory Course. New York, NY. October 2003

Hair Transplantation: Special Cases. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 10th Annual Meeting, Beginners Workshop. Chicago, IL. October, 2002

Follicular Unit Grafting: The State-of-the-Art Technique in Surgical Hair Restoration. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 8th International Symposium. New York, NY. May, 2002

Hair Transplantation in Women for the Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss and the Repair of Scarring from Prior Cosmetic Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 8th International Symposium. New York, NY. May, 2002

Follicular Unit Grafting. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Controversies in Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting. Ocean Reef, FL. October, 2001

Hair Transplantation for the Repair of Scarring From Prior Rhytidectomy Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. September, 2001

Follicular Unit Grafting: A Study of Donor Hair Density. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. September, 2001

Follicular Unit Grafting: State-of-the-Art Hair Restoration. Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. November, 2000

Management of Skin Cancers. Primary Care Lecture Series, Baptist Hospital of Miami. Miami, FL. November, 1999

Management of Dark Infraorbital Circles: A Significant Cosmetic Concern. Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Bal Harbour, FL. October, 1999

Incorporating Hair Restoration into a Cosmetic Surgical Practice. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 1999

Follicular Group Grafting in Hair Transplantation. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 1999

The Role of Tissue Expansion in Surgical Hair Restoration. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 1999

Experts Panel: Complications of Hair Replacement Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 1999

Secondary Revision in Surgical Hair Restoration. Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. October, 1998

Surgical Hair Restoration. Baptist Health Systems Plastic Surgery Conference. Miami, FL. September, 1998

Techniques of Revision Hair Restoration. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 7th International Symposium. Orlando, FL. June, 1998

Surgical Hair Restoration Experts Panel. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 7th International Symposium. Orlando, FL. June, 1998

Revision Surgical Hair Restoration: Repair of Undesirable Results. The Global Convocation on Hair Restoration Surgery. New Orleans, LA. January, 1998

Surgical Hair Restoration: Obtaining Natural-Appearing Results. The Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. November, 1997

Instructor, Technique of SoftForm Augmentation. Trained 60 physicians on the techniques of inserting SoftForm for the treatment of deep facial wrinkles and lip augmentation. Tampa, FL. October, 1997

Endoscopic Browlifting in Men. The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery: The 11th Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA. August, 1997

Modern Techniques in Surgical Hair Restoration- Panel Discussion. The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery: The 11th Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA. August, 1997

The Treatment of Dark Circles Under the Eyes. The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery: The Eleventh Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA. August, 1997

Hair Restoration. Grand Rounds, University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, FL. March, 1997

Scalp Flaps in the Treatment of Baldness: Long-Term Results. Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Annual Meeting, Palm Desert, CA. May, 1995

Tissue Extension: Clinical Evaluation of a New Implantable Prosthesis. Epstein JS, Kabaker SS, Puig C, Maas C. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Annual Meeting. Palm Desert, CA. May, 1995

Modern Techniques in Hair Replacement. University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. October, 1994

Scalp Extension: Comparison of This New Technique to Scalp Expansion. Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery International Symposium on Hair Replacement Surgery. Birmingham, AL. March, 1994

Rhinion Horns in Rhinoplasty. Epstein JS, Simons RL. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 6th International Symposium. San Francisco, CA. June 1993

Acute Laryngeal Trauma: Management Principles. Epstein JS, Casiano RR, Lundy DL. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. New Orleans, LA. October, 1992

Prevention of Early Otorrhea in Ventilation Tubes. Epstein JS, Hubbell R. American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Meeting. Kansas City, MO. September, 1991

The Economic Value of a Life: Applications for Cost-Benefit Analysis in Head and Neck Surgery. Chandler Society Biennial Meeting. Key Biscayne, FL. June, 1991

PUBLICATIONS

Epstein, JS. Hair Replacement and Revision Surgery. In Edelstein DR, Kraus DH, Pastorek NJ, Selesnick SH, et al, editors: Revision Surgery in Otolaryngology. New York, 2009, Thieme, pp. 335-344.

Guest Editor. Facial Plast. Surg. Clin. N. Am. Volume 12, Number 2. Special Issue Devoted to Surgical Hair Restoration. W.B. Saunders Company. May, 2004

Epstein JS. The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Other Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration in Women. Facial Plast. Surg. Clin. N. Am. 12:241-247, 2004

Gandelman M, Epstein JS. Hair Transplantation to the Eyebrow, Eyelashes, and Other Parts of the Body. Facial Plast. Surg. Clin. N. Am. 12:253-261, 2004

Epstein JS. State-of-the-Art Technique: Follicular Unit Hair Grafting. Arch. Facial Plast. Surg. 5:439-444, 2003

Epstein JS. Hair Transplantation for Men with Advanced Degrees of Hair Loss. Plast. Recons. Surg. 111:414-421, 2003

Epstein JS. Hair Transplantation in Women: Treating Female Pattern Baldness and Repairing Distortion and Scarring From Prior Cosmetic Surgery. Arch. Facial Plast. Surg. 5:121-126, 2003

Epstein, JS. Growing Trends in Hair Transplantation. Plast. Surg. Prods. October, 2002

Epstein JS. Hair Transplants for the Treatment of Baldness. In: emedicine: Facial Plastic Surgery, an online surgical textbook. 2000

Epstein JS. Scalp Flap Surgery for the Treatment of Baldness. In: emedicine: Facial Plastic Surgery, an online surgical textbook. 2000

Epstein JS. Management of Infraorbital Dark Circles: A Significant Cosmetic Concern. Arch. Facial Plast. Surg. 1:303-307, 1999

Epstein JS, Kabaker SS, Swerdloff J. The Electric Otoplasty. Arch. Facial Plast. Surg. 1:204-207, 1999

Epstein JS. The State of the Art in Surgical Hair Restoration. Curr. Opinion in Otolaryng & Head and Neck Surg. 7:226-230, 1999

Epstein JS. Revision Surgical Hair Restoration: The Repair of Undesirable Results. Plast. Recons. Surg.104(1):222-232, 1999

Epstein JS. Hair Replacement Surgery. In Blitzer A, Pillsbury HC, Jahn AF, and Binder WJ, editors: Office-Based Surgery in Otolaryngology. New York, 1998, Thieme, pp 275-283

Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. Has Technology Killed the Flap? Am. J. Cosmetic Surg. 14(2):133-136, 1997

Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. Scalp Flaps in the Treatment of Baldness: Long-Term Results. Derm. Surg.

22:45-50, 1996. Also reprinted in the Year Book of Dermatologic Surgery, 1997, Mosby

Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. Long-Term Problems Associated with Hair-Bearing Flaps for Male Pattern Baldness. In Stough DB and Haber RS, editors: Hair Replacement: Surgical and Medical. St. Louis, 1996, Mosby, pp 327-332

Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. Long-Term Results of Scalp Flaps for Baldness. Int. J. Aesth. Rest. Surg. 3(2):99-102, 1995

Epstein JS, Ganz WI, Grobman L, Goodwin WJ, et al. Indium-111 Labeled Scintigraphy in Evaluating Head and Neck Infections. Ann. Otol. Rhin. & Laryn. 101:961-68, 1992

Epstein JS, Hubbell R, Beane J. Prevention of Early Otorrhea in Ventilation Tubes. Otolaryngol. Head & Neck Surg. 107:758-62, 1992

Otrakji CL, Carreno T, Tesini SS, Epstein JS. Reactive Follicular Hyperplasia of Intraparotid Lymphoid Tissue Presenting as Recurrent Parotid Enlargement. Pedi. Path. 12:737-741, 1992

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY / APPOINTMENTS

• Oral Examination Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2004
• Board Examination Committee, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004
• Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, President, 1999-2000
• Workshop Chair, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 10th Annual Meeting, New York, NY. October 2003
• Ad Hoc Committee on Standard of Care/Core Curriculum, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. 2003-2004
• Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Medical Education, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. 2003-2004
• American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Review Editor, 2003
• Program Chair, Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, Bal Harbour, FL. October, 1999
• Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, President-Elect, 1998-1999
• Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Secretary/Treasurer, 1997-1998
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow
• American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Member
• American College of Surgeons, Fellow
• International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Member
• American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Examination Task Force, 1995; 2000
• American Board Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellowship Curriculum Committee, 1998

HONORS / AWARDS

Jack Anderson Memorial Award, received for the highest score on the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery annual exam. June, 1994.
One of 25 plastic surgeons profiled in the textbook The Beauty Makers. . CC Risenhoover; Kiamichi Publishers; 2003.
Member, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons. One of just 35 surgeons worldwide to be accepted into this exclusive organization. 2001-present.
First runner-up, Chandler Society Resident Presentation. Key Biscayne, FL. June, 1991.

COMMUNITY / CIVIC

Special Expert Witness, State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. July, 1997 - Present
Board of Directors, Neat Stuff Helps Kids. Dade County volunteer organization. 2009 - present
Operation Restore. Providing pro bono hair transplantation surgery for individuals unable to pay for the repair of hair loss due to accidents. March, 2004 - present
National Domestic Violence Project.Providing pro bono reconstructive surgery for victims of domestic violence. May, 1994 - present
Baptist Health Systems Systems Utilization Review Fair Hearing Panel, Chairman. April, 1998

POPULAR MEDIA AND PRESS

MEDIA

In the News and on the Go... The work of Dr. Epstein has recently been featured in the media and at national meetings

Popular Science Dr. Epstein's work in follicular unit grafting and his special method of painless anesthesia administration was featured in a series of 3 articles that ran in this popular magazine. (Click here to view these articles.)
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World Class Hair Restoration In Miami, Selecta Magazine profiled Dr. Epstein's work in state-of-the-art hair restoration. Selecta is a Spanish language magazine with one of the largest readerships in the Americas.
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Choices in Hair Restoration The Miami Herald reviewed the different medical and surgical options for treating hair loss. Dr. Epstein was the featured hair transplant expert, offering his opinion on finasteride, hair transplantation, and other issues on hair loss.
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Why Follicular Unit Micrografting (as appeared on Channel 4 News) Channel 4 News featured Dr. Epstein's new techniques in hair transplantation.
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The Technology in Hair Restoration Nationwide cable channel Tech TV broadcast a 30-minute documentary as people underwent hair transplantation, featuring Dr. Epstein's patients and techniques.
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Good Morning America en Espanol Broadcast worldwide, Dr. Epstein appeared on the Spanish Univision network top rated show Despierto America. He and a patient were interviewed to discuss hair transplantation.
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Looking Good to Get Ahead (as appeared on Channel 10 News) Channel 10 News interviewed Dr. Epstein and two of his patients on the benefits in the workplace of undergoing facial rejuvenation surgery. For Ken, the hair restoration provided him with more confidence when going into the boardroom. For Pat, eyelid and facelifts took away her anxiety over younger employees posing a challenge to her job position.
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Repairing the Scarring Spanish language network Telemundo followed the progress of one of Dr. Epstein's patients who underwent several procedures to have repaired scalp scarring from an accident.
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Men and Plastic Surgery (as appeared on Channel 6 News) The surge in interest of men having plastic surgery was illustrated by following the surgical course of Bob, who underwent hair restoration and a facelift. Two weeks after the surgery performed by Dr. Epstein, Bob was back at work, giving public presentations.
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Medical Treatment for Hair Loss (as appeared on Spanish language Channel 23 News) In a newsbreaking story, Salud reporter interviewed Dr. Epstein to learn about the newest medications for the treatment of hair loss. Publications

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